Cuba Boulevard man: Three drug arrests in 33 days

A Cuba Boulevard resident in Monroe was arrested Tuesday on drug charges for the third time since July 24.

Johnathan Eric Dickerson, 30, was arrested by a Metro Narcotics Unit agent in the driveway of his home at 2805 Cuba Boulevard.

Dickerson was charged with: Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, three counts of possession of a Schedule IV drug (Lorazepam, Alprazolam, Diazepam), possession of a Schedule III drug (Hydrocodone), possession of a Schedule II drug (methadone) with intent to distribute and possession of a Schedule I drug (Ecstacy), possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal possession of stolen things and illegal carrying of weapons.

According to the arrest affidavit, law enforcement officers were at Dickerson’s residence to serve an outstanding warrant when they discovered the drugs and weapon.

Details of the warrant were not available late Wednesday. His total bond was set at $106,000 on 24 charges.

Around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Metro Narcotics Unit agent found a snuff can with about 5 grams of suspected methamphetamine in his right front pocket, the arrest report said. A marijuana pipe was located in his left front pocket along with a metal container that had more than two dozen pills including suspected Alprazolam, Hydrocodone, Methadone, Lorazepam and an unidentified pill.

A search of Dickerson's vehicle turned up a black bag in a pocket in the driver's side seat. The bag reportedly contained a small amount of suspected marijuana, numerous small Ziploc bags, digital scales and a small flashlight with three suspected Ecstacy pills in the battery compartment. A Ruger 10-22 rifle that was reported stolen from Caldwell Parish was also located.

Dickerson was booked at Ouachita Correctional Center.

On July 24, Dickerson was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and illegal carrying of a firearm.

According to the arrest affidavit, police discovered 68 grams — about 2.4 ounces — of suspected crystal meth and six handguns in an the upstairs room of the residence. At the time, the street value of 68 grams of crystal meth was nearly $7,000.

Nine days later, Dickerson was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of hydrocodone with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in the presence of narcotics.

He also was arrested in January on drugs and weapons charges.

The arrest affidavit did not indicate a prior criminal history or pending charges.